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    Kathmandu Kitchen

    4.6 (229 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Amazing food!
    Sarah G.

    Kathmandu Kitchen is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the Triangle. I've never had a bad dish here, and their paneer tikka masala is hands down the creamiest I've ever had. The biryani is also super good, and I love the tea they offer at the beginning of the meal. Service is exceptional, and while I've never had their takeout I bet it's just as delicious. You will love the food here!

    Chicken Curry shrimp Palak Shrimp
    Shanelle Y.

    Came for dinner on a Saturday evening and the restaurant was fairly empty. This along with the Himalayan instrumental music playing in the background made for an overall peaceful ambiance. The food took a little while to come out, maybe around half an hour. I ordered the chicken curry which was delicious. The chicken was very tender, not dry at all! I also tried some of the shrimp palak which one of my friends ordered, and it was amazing. The spinach sauce was creamy, buttery, and very flavorful. Every bite of this meal was amazing! Food and flavor wise I would give them an easy 5/5, but service could be a little faster and the portions could be a bit bigger hence the overall 4/5. Regardless, the food is delicious and definitely worth trying!

    malai kofta and garlic naan
    Aditi K.

    I got takeout from this place on Friday night before the snow was supposed to start. Placing the online order through the website was very straightforward and easy. Prices are reasonable and comparable to other restaurants in the area. I ordered one order of the classic veggie momos, malai kofta, garlic naan, baingan bharta, and tandoori roti. You're able to modify the spice level to your preference, so I chose medium for the malai kofta and "medium plus" for the baingan bharta. My mom had most of the baingan bharta, so I didn't have much, but what I tried was tasty! I had the malai kofta and momos, both of which were absolutely excellent. The garlic naan was also quite good. It seemed nice from the inside when I went to pick up the food and was pretty empty, so I'd love to go back and try other menu items while dining indoors!

    Chicken Tikka Masala and Vegetable Samosa.
    TJ C.

    My wife and I went there last night and enjoyed the vegetable samosas and Chicken Tika Masala. The staff is friendly the atmosphere is very nice and clean. The one thing that was a little off was the pricing seems a little high for what you get.

    Naan and basmati rice
    Brittany M.

    We have enjoyed everything we've tried at Kathmandu Kitchen. Service is good and friendly and the food never disappoints. A must try.

    Samosa Chat -- as good a version as I've tried
    Evan D.

    Never thought I would be writing it but here goes: Cary is so full of Indian/Nepalese places that for my wife and I some of them have fallen between the proverbial cracks. We had actually been driving by KK on the way to our two standbys and had been to Golden Hex across the street but had no clue KK was tucked away at the intersection of Maynard and High House. Everest Nepali has been awful the last two times we have been there and Himalayan Range is closed on Mondays so we ended up at KK last night. I've tried probably a dozen or so restaurants of its ilk over the past eight or nine years and Kathmandu Kitchen is the best meal I've had, hands down. Service was just a super nice woman who was really on top of things and knowledgeable about the menu. My wife and I shared two appetizers and two curries -- here's our take on the meal: 1. Samosa chaat -- I'm not a bit fan but this one was totally good. You could tell the samosas were made in-house and it wasn't drowning in chana masala (Everest Nepali's was so much it was inedible!); 2. Crispy cauliflower -- basically gobi Manchurian. This version was excellent as the florets were cut large enough to the point where you could still taste the cauliflower and not just breading; 3. Bhindi Masala -- delicious, as good a version of this okra curry as I've had anywhere although the 'hot' could have been spicier (next time I'll ask for extra hot) And 4. Lamb Bhutawa -- one of the best things I've eaten in a long time and potentially the best Indian/Nepalese dish I've ever eaten. The lamb is perfectly moist and full of complex and savory flavors. It's a dry curry so not creamy or saucy but man is it amazing. We killed it and are already planning a return visit for more Bhutawa. Overall we absolutely loved the place and can't wait to return for some chhoila, goat curry, fried momos and of course more of that outstanding lamb Bhutawa

    Chicken korma and the tandoori plate
    Wowezow E.

    The chicken korma is the best! I crave it. I wish it was in Phoenix! I definitely need to eat it every time I'm in the area. The biryani is delicious too. I really enjoy this restaurant!

    Veg classic Veggies MoMo(Classic)
    Vini E.

    *EDIT* Visited again on 10/12, wasn't disappointed! Ordered chili chicken momos, tandoori chicken, navratna koorma and garlic naan. So good!!! ***************** First off, as soon as you walk in the place seems warm and inviting. Decor and space is very cute. There's pleasant music and a beautiful fragrance in the restaurant. Service was overall slow today. Our server seemed to be more interested in her phone. I had to call her to come take our order. Food is really nice. Below are items we ordered with review. -mango lassi: really good! -Himalayan masala chai: milky but still tasty. Probably one of the few chais I enjoyed at a restaurant in the US -veg classic momo: this was a little disappointing. I expected more maybe. There was too much salt in the stuffing. It comes with 2 sauces which were nice - butter chicken with butter naan: husband and son loved this! Probably the best butter chicken we've had in the US. Usually at other places the dish is too sweet. -veg chow mein: this dish was weird and different . Usually this dish is simple and doesn't have and sauce. Not sure if this dish was made Nepali style. If the sauce was less maybe I would've enjoyed it more. Overall I highly recommend this restaurant.

    Butter Chicken Garlic Naan

    Stopped in recently for the first time and really enjoyed the food. The space is pretty big to accommodate plenty of people and the few staff members we interacted with were friendly. Only tried the butter chicken and garlic naan but both were super good and hit the spot! Will definitely be back.

    Chicken Vindaloo -10 out 10 in Heat!

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    Hands down our favorite Nepalese/Himalayan restaurant in Raleigh. Service is lovely and the food always delivers with great taste.

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    AMAZING food. We had butter chicken, chicken korma, chili chicken momo, and garlic naan. Will definitely be back

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    Love the Chicken Palak and the Crispy Cauliflower appetizer. Very fair prices and a pleasant atmosphere

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    Amazing restaurant. Super momos they have. Gives fried papad which is something to look for. Good location and well trained staff.

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    Pretty fast and really testy... Eggplants, Carry lamb and Cheese Naan were great. Thanks guys..)

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    Noodle Boulevard - Spicy Seafood Tom Yum Ramen (spice level 4, on a scale of 1 to 6)

    Noodle Boulevard

    4.5(1k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Delicious!! This was…read moremy first time having ramen, and my friend suggested we go here, and I'm so glad we did! Noodle Blvd is located in a spot that you could easily miss, but it's easy to get back on track. I pulled into the gas station parking lot beside the restaurant, then just turned right into the restaurant parking lot. The parking lot is fairly small, so be warned about that. My friend was there when I arrived, and he sat at the bar. When I walked in the door, I was greeted with smiles and waves. It was very inviting, which is fitting for a ramen restaurant. My friend ordered us Lychee Margaritas, and oh my goodness, it was so good! We decided to visit right at opening on a Saturday, so the bartender was still preparing some of the ingredients needed for the margarita. The bartender informed us that it's usually better once a key ingredient sits for a while, but I loved the drink regardless. I ordered edamame for an appetizer, which came quickly and was good! Since I've never had ramen before, I asked our server what he recommended, and he told me about some of their most popular dishes. He told me the N9. Chicken Curry Ramen was a favorite of his and the patrons, so I decided to order that. It came quickly, and I was immediately in HEAVEN upon my first bite. I loved every bite after! I decided to play it safe with the spice and got level 2, but I can definitely go up a level or 2 since I love spicy. Highly recommend, and I will be back! Worth the drive from Clayton, where I live.

    Noodle Boulevard delivered exactly the kind of comforting, flavorful meal I was hoping for. I…read moreordered the Shoyu Ramen with Chashu Pork and an Ajitsuke Egg, and it was outstanding. The broth was rich and balanced, the pork was tender, and the toppings--bok choy, beansprouts, bamboo, onions, nori, and that perfectly seasoned egg--brought everything together beautifully. I did ask them to cut the meat up but they were "not able" to accommodate that request. Every bite felt warm, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. The service was friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe of the place is fun and energetic. The music was a bit louder than I prefer, but it didn't take away from how good the food was. If you're craving a great bowl of ramen in a lively atmosphere, Noodle Boulevard is absolutely worth the stop.

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    Black Garlic Miso Ramen (spice level 4, on a scale of 1 to 6)

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    The Fiction Kitchen - Peanut Noodle Bowl

    The Fiction Kitchen

    4.5(756 reviews)
    11.1 mi
    $$

    Every single time I go to The Fiction Kitchen I'm just blown away! The food is always so creative…read moreand delicious and I always leave inspired to cook more vegan food. Their new location is very nice and spacious and there's plenty of parking too! We got the Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread, Grilled Romaine, Hearts of Palm & Lion's Mane "Crabcakes", and Southern Style Plate with BBQ "pork". The cornbread was so moist and the crabcakes were flavorful. The grilled romaine was a revelation - I loved whatever creamy sauce it came with, the candied nuts, and the smokiness of the romaine. The BBQ "pork" was probably my least favorite thing, but don't get me wrong, it was still tasty. We asked for a little more BBQ sauce to go with it and our waitress got it for us right away. The drinks were also fantastic! I got the Autumn Flare which was coconut water, housemade falernum syrup, pineapple juice, and lemon. So refreshing and yummy!

    They are in a new location. There was plenty of parking…read more Went for Sunday brunch and the food did not disappoint. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server was very friendly. We ordered the French toast with soysage (which was devoured immediately) and chicken, egg, and cheese biscuit. with home fries. The biscuit was dense and so delicious that we didn't use ketchup. The home fries were cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend!

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    Sassool - My wife's meal

    Sassool

    4.3(472 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I absolutely love eating the fresh salads and sides at Sassool! It can get pretty busy during…read morelunchtime, so plan ahead if you're in a rush--but that just shows how good the food is. I usually order the two chicken skewer kabobs with rice, a super salad, and the jalapeño cilantro hummus. The hummus is *so* good that I often grab a small container to take with me when I travel. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients, especially with olive oil as a base. They offer both fresh pita and gluten-free pita, which is great for anyone with dietary restrictions. Honestly, I could make a meal just out of all the sides--they're that good. The menu is consistently solid, and I feel like you really can't go wrong with anything you order. It's a perfect spot for a low-key lunch or dinner. Also worth noting: on Tuesdays, kids eat free with a paying adult, which is a great bonus for families. Highly recommend!

    The ambiance is nice and welcoming. This is an order and pay restaurant where you place your order…read moreat the counter, receive your food, and can sit anywhere you'd like. The portions are very generous, so if you can't finish your meal, it's easy to take the leftovers home. They conveniently provide to-go containers and bags for customers. One thing I found a bit challenging was the ordering process. There is a huge selection of food, which can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. I would have appreciated a little more guidance from the staff when making my choices, as I think it would have helped me order more confidently. Overall, it's a good place with plenty of options and great portion sizes.

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    Saap - Pork Belly

    Saap

    4.4(134 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    We celebrated a special occasion with a phenomenal meal at Saap. For an appetizer, we tried the…read morenightly small plate special, two steamed rice paper wrappers filled with ground pork with a mildly sweet sauce, to start the meal. It was very, very good and started our meal off on a high note. For entrees, my dining companion had the pork collar and I chose the Khao Poon Gai. The pork collar was absolutely phenomenal with a deep marinated flavor and perfect char, while my dish was incredibly flavorful from the coconut broth and the grilled chicken. I got to sample the pork collar and will order it the next time we're here. Dessert was a bit of a letdown. We split the carrot cake and found it OK, at best. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't at the same level as the rest of our meal. I would not order this again. Service was outstanding. Our server was friendly, helpful, and clearly knowledgeable about the menu. The kitchen turned over our orders very quickly. Combined with the great service, the tastefully decorated modern dining room made our meal memorable. Highly recommended. We'll be back.

    5 stars, easily one of the most memorable meals I've had in the area…read more The menu is full of unique combinations that you don't come across often, but everything feels intentional and incredibly well executed. It's the kind of place where you can tell a lot of thought goes into how each dish is built. Every bite had so much flavor and nothing felt repetitive or expected. What stood out just as much as the food was the service. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to walk us through the menu, explain different dishes, and help us decide what to try. The ambiance ties it all together. It strikes that perfect balance of being elevated but still relaxed. It feels like a place you can come to wind down at the end of the day, but also somewhere you'd confidently bring friends who are visiting and want to show them a great spot. This is definitely a place I'll be coming back to. There are so many other dishes I already want to try, which is always the best sign.

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    Goji y Agave  - Chicken Satay

    Goji y Agave

    4.0(335 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    11 years in business

    The shirt on the server who guided me to my table through the well-lit, open space read "Ask me…read moreabout 2.99". So I did. This is the price of their house marg. So, of course, I ordered one. A minute or two later, it was in front of me - a goblet filled to the salty brim with a well balanced blend of tequila, lime juice, triple sec and ice. Everyone else at the table followed suit, but the service wasn't so instant. More on this later. We were a group of 9, with reservations. The table was nicely located and not off in a corner. There were 2- and 4-tops all around us. Another long table, this one bar height, butted the end of our regular height table. The servers soon separated them for easier access. Goji y Agave is the product of a partnership between a Mexican chef and an Asian one. There are two menus for food, but you can mix and match between them. Several of us ordered a little from each. Few of us could finish our entrees, the portions were so plentiful! An early snag was placing an order for nine drinks at once - the bar was overloaded, and the servers couldn't get them out together. This created a bottleneck where we could see them on the bar, but could not get to them. Folks were thirsty! This repeated when bringing out food. Once the food arrived, it was amazing, but it was a long wait getting all the orders for a large party together and out at once. Fortunately, it was early on a non-weekend night. Sadly, things were still delayed. But I still recommend going, just maybe don't take the whole gang at once!

    I stopped by Goji y Agave after a work event for dinner. It was a Sunday evening around 7:30pm. Not…read moretoo crowded so I decided to sit at the bar. The space is very bright and has the unique feel indicated by the name, a little bit of Latin and Asian fusion. For dinner, I chose the red thai curry. It did not take long at all for them to get my food out, which I am very thankful for because I was very hungry. The red thai curry is delightfully flavorful and spicy. There was a decent amount of red thai curry and rice leftover for me to take them home for lunch the next day. The staff got me in, fed, and out the door in about 45 min.

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    Bosphorus - Adana and Pepperoni pide

    Bosphorus

    4.3(976 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Absolutely incredible flavors from the heart of Turkey. We walked in at 3:15 pm on a Thursday…read moreafternoon for an early dinner before we went to the Chinese Lantern event, We were greeted warmly by the host and seated at a comfortable table. Our server was so gracious and brought us delicious warm bread and a dipping sauce that exceeded all others. Our order was placed and we loved the shrimp appetizer and lamb grilled entree. The flavors out of this kitchen are authentic and flavorful. We will return many times for the great service and fabulous flavors!

    I recently ate at Bosphorous and overall it was a decent experience. The staff was friendly and…read morewelcoming, and the food was really good. The chicken shish kabob and lamb kabob were both flavorful and cooked well. Those were definitely the highlights of the meal. The disappointing part was that they were already out of the Doner plate by 2:30 p.m., even though we came for dinner service. It was frustrating because that's one of the main dishes people go there for. What really stopped me from giving this place a higher rating was the condition of the men's bathroom. It was pretty gross, with visible mold and a wet towel on the floor that looked like it was there because of a leaking toilet. A lot of people say the bathroom reflects how clean the restaurant is overall, and honestly that crossed my mind while eating there. The food and service were good, but the restaurant really needs to improve the cleanliness and do a better job keeping popular menu items available.

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